Raleigh triathlon 105 all original just found it in shed what have i got ?
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trailwright
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Really nice. Funny how Raleigh thought a tri-bike needed mudguard / panniers eyelets, but of course that'll be the genius of the marketing department rebading the same 531 frame in different flavours I guess.
That looks like a nice, classic 531 frame.
As @trailwright wrote, there's nothing particularly triathlon about it, it's a bit 'of the time' and Raleigh just stuck some 'Triathlon' graphics on a road bike but, strangely, one that had mudguard braze-ons and clearances which aren't what would be considered essential on a true triathlon bike.
Well worth putting on some nice mudguards and using it as an all-weather machine, handy for a bit of a run out or just popping down to the shop.
As @trailwright wrote, there's nothing particularly triathlon about it, it's a bit 'of the time' and Raleigh just stuck some 'Triathlon' graphics on a road bike but, strangely, one that had mudguard braze-ons and clearances which aren't what would be considered essential on a true triathlon bike.
Well worth putting on some nice mudguards and using it as an all-weather machine, handy for a bit of a run out or just popping down to the shop.
Ironman Triathlon must have been on tele. Free advertising for something unrelated. Genius.
sjcprojects
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Nice, and looks 100% original (including that ugly saddle).
Peter#belfast
Retro Newbie
Also found an orbit gold medal and orbit helium both never used .guy was a collector.ill post a picture of the helium later
sjcprojects
Orange 🍊 Fan
Wow, that's one good shed! I'm not sure I've seen a Columbus framed Gold Medal before. That's one of the nicest I've seen.
Peter#belfast
Retro Newbie
Thanks . Ive sent some pictures to doug at orbit and am hoping he can tell me more about it .He said its probably pre 2000
Peter#belfast
Retro Newbie
Beautiful job
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